The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their home opener 2-1 to the Chicago Cubs Tuesday. Three home runs decided the game, with the Pirates lone run coming on a round-tripper by Bryan Reynolds. Starting pitcher Jose Quintana allowed one run over 5-1/3rd innings in his first start as a Pirate.
The two teams complete their brief two-game series today at 12:35pm. Hear the game on WISR. Zach Thompson will make his Pirates debut. Kyle Hendricks will start for the Cubs.
Prior to yesterday’s game, the Pirates officially announced the signing of third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes to an eight-year, $70 million contract, the largest in team history
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